Abode Worldwide releases STR Tech Index

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Abode Worldwide, a public relations firm at the forefront of hospitality and lodging, has released its inaugural Short-Term Rental Tech Index, which is described as the most comprehensive guide to the tech tools shaping the sector to date.
Hostaway hires Weary as COO to spearhead growth

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Vacation rental property management software Hostaway has announced the hiring of Ken Weary as its new chief operating officer [COO] to support the company’s growth as it dominates the sector across North America and Europe.
AirDNA buys Uplisting to set new standards in STR intelligence

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA has acquired vacation rental software and channel management system, Uplisting, as it advances its mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating STR properties.
VRMA 2023: Hostaway CEO Marcus Räder

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Marcus Räder, co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, speaks to STRz at the 2023 VRMA International Conference in Orlando.
Standing out in the PMS market: 365Villas CEO Dave Payette Q&A

Reading Time: 6 minutesUK / Worldwide: STRz speaks to Dave Payette, founder and CEO of London-based property management software provider 365Villas.
RentalReady unveils fresh brand identity

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Property management software company RentalReady has unveiled a new brand identity alongside the launch of a number of advanced features.
Hostaway names new CFO to steer next growth phrase

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Vacation rental property management software Hostaway has hired veteran SaaS [software-as-a-service], data and media company CFO, Ashley Milton, to support its next phase of growth.
limehome reports 400 per cent growth in two years

Reading Time: 3 minutesGermany: Munich-based hospitality technology provider and apartment operator, limehome, has revealed that it has grown 400 per cent over the past two years, partly crediting its futuristic approach to its property management software.
ONDA to expand as global PMS for all property types

Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Korea: Seoul-based travel tech company ONDA has acquired the hotel property management system business unit of Korean B2B solutions provider Oasis Story and formed a subsidiary called OATech as it seeks to accelerate its global expansion.
Jurny releases new Gen AI tools and free PMS for STR hosts

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hospitality tech company Jurny is rolling out its latest and most robust operating system to date – JurnyOS 2.0 is powered by GPT-4 and features dynamic AI tools designed to connect, optimise and automate operational tasks and guest management.